I think we are all in process. People who have substance issues (alcohol, drugs, etc.) have a place to go detox. Suicidal patients have a place to regroup (i.e. psych wards). How many treatment facilities are there for those who have been traumatized? I mean places that are not privately owned and are covered through insurance?
Imagine a place where people like us could go into an inpatient treatment program specifically designed for PTSD? I am talking about a place to address the whole disorder? A place to regain our safety, to process what has happened, a place that could help people gain access to treatment even post-program. Imagine that. Maybe I wouldn't have developed as many symptoms if there was a place I could go and get the help I needed right away. Maybe it wouldn't have negatively progressed as much as it did?
I was 78 pounds after becoming traumatized and went from hospital to hospital, doctor to doctor who either just prescribed me pills or sent me on my way. I felt so alone. Utterly alone. Only when I became medically compromised (no eating or caring for myself) was I put in a psych ward. Although not perfect, I did regain a sense of safety there in the month I stayed. But I should not have had to get to that level to get the help I needed? Maybe with treatment from the beginning, I wouldn't have even gotten to that point?
I find, personally with PTSD, limited access to professionals who are fully trained in trauma. There are so many times, even on the forum, people who have therapist issues or whose therapists don't understand them. Yet, they come on the forum and are able to process, with the understanding of those with PTSD. It makes no sense that you have to be addicted to something or suicidal to get into some treatment program, unless of course you have money for a private (expensive ) facility. It's sad in a way. Where are the preventative measures so that people don't end up addicted to pills, achohol, or become suicidal?
Back to your question, I think people are trying to get through it the best way they know how and sometimes that means going over it alot in their minds or through their speech so that they can process it and then ultimately lay it down. But it is a process, but not a lifelong sentence I don't believe. I believe in true healing. But I think people talk about it alot and are just trying to process in a world that has limited programs and understanding regarding PTSD specifically. I know they do have some programs for veterans but I am not sure how good they are even for them. Just my thoughts.
I understand where she is coming from with her comment, but I do think we are just in process and trying to get through it. I do believe in the power of our minds, though. The more we focus on living, blasting past the demons that have immobilized us, working on ourselves, the more we will ultimately live free of PTSD. I believe in the miracle of the human spirit. I believe in the miracle of life that has been given to all of us, the miracle to live free and happy everyday. That keeps me going. That is my prayer for myself, those on this forum, and all who suffer from PTSD. Warmest, Rising Sun.
